I LOVED the Meet and Greets with Industry. You very rarely get to actually interact with the kingmakers in this town, unless you have a rep. This was a huge opportunity. I also really enjoyed the late night, writers room, and press coverage panels.

— Kiki Andersen

I LOVED the Meet and Greets with Industry. You very rarely get to actually interact with the kingmakers in this town, unless you have a rep. This was a huge opportunity. I also really enjoyed the late night, writers room, and press coverage panels.

— Kiki Andersen

Make Your Tight 5 Tighter

Experts discuss what makes a good tight 5 minute set for late night, festivals, clubs, and show bookings.

(Pictured: Michael Cox, Emilie Laford, & Zoe Friedman)

Make Your Tight 5 Tighter

Experts discuss what makes a good tight 5 minute set for late night, festivals, clubs, and show bookings.

(Pictured: Michael Cox, Emilie Laford, & Zoe Friedman)

The Big Pitch

An interactive feedback session on how to pitch and sell and orignal pilot.

(Pictured: Nicole Blaine & Andrew Reich)

The Big Pitch

An interactive feedback session on how to pitch and sell and orignal pilot.

(Pictured: Nicole Blaine & Andrew Reich)

Representation by an Agent & Manager

A real talk with a real team representing the same comedian! Find out how an agent and manager work together, what their different roles are, how to get in front of them, and what to expect when you finally get signed.

(Pictured: Sabina Kashi & Branden Berger)

Representation by an Agent & Manager

A real talk with a real team representing the same comedian! Find out how an agent and manager work together, what their different roles are, how to get in front of them, and what to expect when you finally get signed.

(Pictured: Sabina Kashi & Branden Berger)

Breaking & Entering: Into the Comedy Club

How do we get booked at your club? For reals, though, what actionable steps can I take?

(Pictured: Nicole Blaine, Shannon O’Halloran, Emilie Laford)

Breaking & Entering: Into the Comedy Club

How do we get booked at your club? For reals, though, what actionable steps can I take?

(Pictured: Nicole Blaine, Shannon O’Halloran, Emilie Laford)

Mini-Generals

10 minute "Speed Dating" sessions with industry and BCF comics. Executives and Bergamot Comedy Fest comics enjoy relaxed one-on-one mini-meetings.

(Pictured: J.P. Buck)

Mini-Generals

10 minute "Speed Dating" sessions with industry and BCF comics. Executives and Bergamot Comedy Fest comics enjoy relaxed one-on-one mini-meetings.

(Pictured: J.P. Buck)

Networks & Comedy Companies Panel and Q&A

Executives tell us what they are looking for now, how to get on their radar, what they want from a general meeting, how to pitch to them, etc.

(Pictured: Ryan Moran & Brett Kushner)

Networks & Comedy Companies Panel and Q&A

Executives tell us what they are looking for now, how to get on their radar, what they want from a general meeting, how to pitch to them, etc.

(Pictured: Ryan Moran & Brett Kushner)

Wellness & Meditation Workshops for the Creative

Brought to you by Comedy Gives Back! Our BCF comics will enjoy a meditation session led by Tim Duffy, a motivational intelligence empowerment session with Amber J and instructions on how to activate and login to CGB's HealthNet!

(Pictured: Amber J, Jodi Lieberman, & Zoe Friedman)

Wellness & Meditation Workshops for the Creative

Brought to you by Comedy Gives Back! Our BCF comics will enjoy a meditation session led by Tim Duffy, a motivational intelligence empowerment session with Amber J and instructions on how to activate and login to CGB's HealthNet!

(Pictured: Amber J, Jodi Lieberman, & Zoe Friedman)

How to Transition from Comedian to Writer

It's one thing to know how to write in your own voice, it's a whole other thing to write for another person or late night TV show. Join comic and writer Mike Lawerence (SNL, Comedy Central Roast Battle, Conan) as he does a deep dive in how to write for others and how to get that gig! Brought to you by Comedy Gives Back.

(Pictured: Mike Lawrence)

How to Transition from Comedian to Writer

It's one thing to know how to write in your own voice, it's a whole other thing to write for another person or late night TV show. Join comic and writer Mike Lawerence (SNL, Comedy Central Roast Battle, Conan) as he does a deep dive in how to write for others and how to get that gig! Brought to you by Comedy Gives Back.

(Pictured: Mike Lawrence)

The Writer's Room: From Script to Screen

Workshop and Q&A with Mathew Harawitz (Night Court, Will & Grace) describing how to get in a writer's room, what materials you need, how a writer's room works, and all the latest intel you need to know about the current industry climate.

(Pictured: Matthew Harawitz)

The Writer's Room: From Script to Screen

Workshop and Q&A with Mathew Harawitz (Night Court, Will & Grace) describing how to get in a writer's room, what materials you need, how a writer's room works, and all the latest intel you need to know about the current industry climate.

(Pictured: Matthew Harawitz)

Funny Money

How to use your credit card points for comedy touring and travel.

(Pictured: Chelsea London Lloyd)

Funny Money

How to use your credit card points for comedy touring and travel.

(Pictured: Chelsea London Lloyd)

LA Times Presents

How to get press coverage. Find out the best tactics and actionable steps to get press and joumalism coverage for your shows!

(Pictured: Nate Jackson & Julie Seabaugh)

LA Times Presents

How to get press coverage. Find out the best tactics and actionable steps to get press and joumalism coverage for your shows!

(Pictured: Nate Jackson & Julie Seabaugh)

Podcast Marketing 101

The secrets to grow your show like a pro. Creation and marketing tips to get your show noticed, increase download numbers, and more.

(Pictured: Holly Brown)

Podcast Marketing 101

The secrets to grow your show like a pro. Creation and marketing tips to get your show noticed, increase download numbers, and more.

(Pictured: Holly Brown)

Your Tight 5

What makes a good stand-up submission video? Get insider tips from the decision makers to help get you all you need to know when submitting your tight 5 stand-up tape to TV, comedy clubs, bookers, network execs, and festivals.

(Pictured: Barb North, Steve North, & Brian Baldinger)

Your Tight 5

What makes a good stand-up submission video? Get insider tips from the decision makers to help get you all you need to know when submitting your tight 5 stand-up tape to TV, comedy clubs, bookers, network execs, and festivals.

(Pictured: Barb North, Steve North, & Brian Baldinger)

March 31st thru April 5th

Bergamot Station Arts Center

Santa Monica, CA

© 2024 Bergamot Comedy Fest
Branding & Design by One Blue Cat

March 31st thru April 5th

Bergamot Station Arts Center

Santa Monica, CA

© 2024 Bergamot Comedy Fest
Branding & Design by One Blue Cat

March 31st thru April 5th

Bergamot Station Arts Center

Santa Monica, CA

© 2024 Bergamot Comedy Fest
Branding & Design by One Blue Cat